5 from 12 votes
Beans and Greens Recipe
This recipe stews tender escarole with cannellini beans and garlic in a broth enriched with a chunk of Parmesan cheese. The combination produces a savory, mildly bitter greens and creamy bean dish that is gently simmered to meld flavors. It's practical for a comforting side or light main dish served with crusty bread.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
309 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1 pound escarole chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth low-salt
- 1 ounce can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 ounce piece Parmesan Cheese chunk
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- Parmigiano Cheese freshly grated, for serving
- crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Prepare escarole: chop off the bottom root then cut the leaves roughly. Soak in cold water and either use a salad spinner or a large kitchen towel to dry. Cut out the hard steam in the middle of the leaf and discard. Chop escarole and set aside until ready to use.
- Drain bean liquid and rinse beans. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
- Add the escarole and saute until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt. Add the chicken broth, beans, remaining olive oil, and parmigiano cheese chunk. Cover and simmer until the beans are heated through, about 5-8 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add grated parmigiano cheese and serve with crusty bread.
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Notes
- Remove the inner stem of escarole to avoid bitterness and tough texture.
- Add a chunk of Parmesan cheese to enrich the broth's flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
421mg
(18%)
Potassium
521mg
(11%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2513IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
217mg
(22%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2513IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.